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Pompeii: 2-Hour Guided Tour with an Archaeologist

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Activity provider:
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Pompeii: 2-Hour Guided Tour with an Archaeologist
Top rated
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
151 reviews

Travel back to the days of the Roman Empire on a 2-hour tour of Pompeii. See the ruins of the town that was buried under molten ash by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD and explore its main sights.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
French, German, Spanish, Italian, English
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
A
Andreas – Switzerland

We booked a private tour one day in advance. Rosalina our tour guide brought the fire and passion within a couple of minutes to us. The way she explained Pompeii set us in kinda positive hypnosis and we walked in Pompeii for 2 hours like almost 2000 years ago. It was also with great respect for the tragedy that happened to the people that lost their lives but enabled later generations to get a view of their historic life. Rosalina, thank you again for sharing your wide knowledge to us, telling so much interested things. The tour is not cheap but brings you another level of experience!

5
5 out of 5 stars
A
Allison – United States

Tonia was a wonderful, knowledgeable, and entertaining guide to the history not just of Pompeii and Herculaneum, but the advances made in archeology since the sites were discovered. Pompeii is a big place and a private guide helps to create a more organized experience with deeper understanding of what you see. Unforgettable!

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Itinerary

  • 2 starting location options:

    Pompei - Porta Marina, Via Villa dei Misteri, 2

  • Pompeii Archaeological Site

    Visit, Guided tour (2 hours)

  • Porta Marina, Pompeii

    Visit, Guided tour

  • Temple of Apollo, Pompeii

    Visit, Guided tour

  • Foro Civile di Pompei

    Visit, Guided tour

  • Basilica, Pompeii

    Visit, Guided tour

  • House of Menander

    Visit, Guided tour

  • Forum Baths, Pompeii

    Visit, Guided tour

  • Lupanare

    Visit, Guided tour

  • House of the Faun

    Visit, Guided tour

  • Large Theatre, Pompeii

    Visit, Guided tour

  • House of the Vettii

    Visit, Guided tour

  • Amphitheater of Pompeii

    Visit, Guided tour

  • Finish at:

    Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover the main highlights of the ruins of Pompeii
  • Learn how the city was buried under ash and rediscovered in the 18th century
  • Visit the Forum, Thermal Baths, and an old brothel
  • See the plaster casts of humans and animals at the time of their death
  • Get expert insights from an archaeologist guide

Full description

Explore the ruins of Pompeii on a 2-hour guided tour, and travel back to the days of the Roman Empire.

Meet your guide by the old Porta Marina Superiore for a tour of the western part of Pompeii, site of the most important public buildings, homes, and shops. Step into the shoes of the Roman citizens of Pompeii as you walk the same streets that they walked.

Learn how the town was buried under molten ash and lava by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Your guide will bring the Roman Republic to life for an intense experience as you discover remarkably intact structures and learn how the Romans lived both in public and private.

Hear why UNESCO inscribed Pompeii and Herculaneum on the World Heritage Patrimony list for their "complete and vivid picture of society and daily life at a specific moment in the past that is without parallel anywhere in the world."
Discover highlights such as the Basilica (Court House), and Forum, center of political and social life during the Roman Empire. See the Lupanar (brothel), House of the Faun, Termopolium Capuano, and House of the Tragic Poet.
Marvel at plaster casts of humans and animals at the moment of their death. Go to a bakery where you can still see the remains of the utensils, and even the food.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Pompeii entry tickets
  • Disposable earphones for bigger groups

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Water

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  • On the first Sunday of each month, entrance is free of charge, but as tickets can't be reserved ahead of time, entry is not guaranteed
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From $213 $181 per person

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Andreas – SwitzerlandMay 20, 2025 – Verified booking
We booked a private tour one day in advance. Rosalina our tour guide brought the fire and passion within a couple of minutes to us. The way she explained Pompeii set us in kinda positive hypnosis and we walked in Pompeii for 2 hours like almost 2000 years ago. It was also with great respect for the tragedy that happened to the people that lost their lives but enabled later generations to get a view of their historic life. Rosalina, thank you again for sharing your wide knowledge to us, telling so much interested things. The tour is not cheap but brings you another level of experience!
5
5 out of 5 stars
A
Allison – United StatesDecember 31, 2024 – Verified booking
Tonia was a wonderful, knowledgeable, and entertaining guide to the history not just of Pompeii and Herculaneum, but the advances made in archeology since the sites were discovered. Pompeii is a big place and a private guide helps to create a more organized experience with deeper understanding of what you see. Unforgettable!
5
5 out of 5 stars
D
David – United StatesAugust 23, 2024 – Verified booking
Our guide Enzo, was very knowledgeable and a lovely man. We thoroughly enjoyed our private tour and the experience was well worth it.

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Activity provider:
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